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Concerns Remain About Passage of a Bill That Paves Way for Natural Gas Ban in WA
Episode 178
One of the most controversial bills passed by the Washington State Legislature this session has yet to be signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. Engross…
2 years ago
Former WSDOT Economist Sues, Speaks Out Over Gas Price Whistleblowing Claims
Episode 177
Scott Smith, a former economist with the Washington State Department of Transportation, spoke out Wednesday morning about the hostility and retaliati…
2 years ago
Republicans, Others Lament ‘Sham of a Hearing’ on Police Pursuit Initiative
Episode 176
Proponents of Initiative 2113 to reduce requirements for law enforcement to engage in vehicle pursuits expressed frustration at how a Wednesday morni…
2 years ago
Seattle Mayor Says No to New Taxes to Address $229M Budget Gap
Episode 175
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that he would not look at new revenue streams to address the city’s $229 million budget gap. Harrell gave his State …
2 years ago
Jeff Bezos’ Move to Miami Looms Large at WA Revenue Forecast Presentation
Episode 174
The executive director of the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council says the overall revenue picture for the state is “pretty good.”…
2 years, 1 month ago
Will the Cap-And-Trade Repeal Initiative Succeed? The Markets Might Think So
Episode 173
Initiative 2117 to repeal Washington state's cap-and-trade law under the Climate Commitment Act could already be impacting the CCA's carbon credit fu…
2 years, 1 month ago
Olympia Rallygoers Demand Democrats Hold Hearings on Voter-Backed Initiatives
Episode 172
A group of Washingtonians turned out Wednesday afternoon at the steps of the Capitol building in Olympia to demand lawmakers follow the state's const…
2 years, 1 month ago
Washington Bill Would Require a Convicted Sex Offender Serve on State Policy Board
Episode 171
A Washington bill would require a convicted sex offender be among the members of the State Sex Offender Policy Board, which would also be renamed “Se…
2 years, 1 month ago
U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Washington State’s Capital Gains Tax Case
Episode 170
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday morning declined to hear an appeal of a Washington State Supreme Court ruling from March 2023 that found a statewid…
2 years, 2 months ago
Inslee Delivers Final State of the State as Legacy Initiatives Face Uncertain Future
Episode 169
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 11th and final state-of-the-state address Tuesday before a joint session of the state Legislature. “We will …
2 years, 2 months ago